Join Holgate’s Hirsute Hombres in celebrating the end of Movember! We’ll be throwing a Movember wrap party on Monday 30 November from 5:30 to 7:30 in the brewery (yes, where the beer is made) at Woodend. A $10 donation to Movember gets you beer and nibbles, plus the chance to vote on best (and worst) moustaches! Donation forms will be available on the day, or visit our team page – Holgate’s Hirsute Hombres – at au.movember.com and bring a copy of the receipt email with you.
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Movember Wrap Party in the Brewery
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Holgate in Hobart this weekend
Thursday, July 16th, 2009For our readers south of the Bass Strait, Ian will be in Hobart this Friday and Saturday for two great events courtesy of Coolwine Cellars (Shop 8, Midcity Arcade, Criterion Street).
TUTORED TASTING
WHAT: A sit down tutored tasting of some of the Holgate range and the beers that inspired Paul Holgate to start brewing his magnificent beers.
DATE: Friday July 17, 5.30 – 6.30pm
WHERE: Meet at Cool Wine, Tasting will be held inside the Mid City Hotel’s Oval function room.
COST: $10 per person
DEGUSTATION
WHAT: A stand up beer degustation featuring 6 Beers from the Holgate Brewhouse (Woodend, VIC) with 6 matched mini courses of food. Note; 5 smart wines can be offered to guests or partners who are non beer connoisseurs; this must be booked in advance.
DATE: Saturday July 18, 6pm – 8.30pm
WHERE: Criterion Street Cafe with Chefs George and Claire Falconer.
COST: $45 per person – includes your very own Holgate Brewhouse pot glass to keep.
To secure your place for either event payment must be made at time of booking. Contact Coolwine Fine Wines, Spirits & Beers at 03 6231 4000
Saturday Brew Day, 4th of July
Friday, June 26th, 2009Mark your independence from ordinary, run of the mill beers with a day at Holgate Brewhouse!
We’ll be brewing on Saturday the 4th of July, and free tours will be available during the afternoon.
Or just sample our “Randallised” Mt Macedon Ale on tap, a hand-pulled ESB or Temptress Chocolate Porter, or any of our 6 other beers on tap.
Beer Degustation Dinner at Libertine, North Melbourne, 25 June
Monday, June 1st, 2009Tucked away in a fashionable corner of North Melbourne, Libertine has attracted great reviews for its personalised service, sumptuous surrounds, fine French influenced cuisine, and a whopper of a wine list.
But on the evening of Thursday, June 25th they will be putting the wine aside and preparing a selection of dishes specially crafted to match eight beers from the Holgate range. Check out the menu by clicking the “Read the rest of this entry” tab below.
Holgate Brewhouse founder and head brewer Paul Holgate will be on hand to talk about the history and brewing process of the beer styles that you’ll be tasting.
Tickets are $95 and strictly limited so please do call Libertine to resrve your place. 03 9329 5228
Holgate Birthday Lunch at Mrs. Parma’s, June 21st
Monday, May 18th, 2009The good folks at Mrs. Parma’s will be hosting the Holgate Brewhouse team on Sunday, 21 June for a day of great food and beer.
The doors open at 12:30 and the lunch begins at 1 pm. A cool $65 gets you three delicious courses with two Holgate beers matched to each.
If you’re just interested in coming in for a beer, we’ll have our Nut Brown Ale on tap and other Holgate beers on special.
Booking essential for the lunch! Contact Mrs. Parma’s at 9639 2269.
Royston’s ESB beer engine soon to be back online
Friday, May 8th, 2009Paul and Ian were at the Royston yesterday to take a closer look at the beer engine. Unfortunately the hand-pumped ESB has been off line for a while due to a bad seal in the pump cylinder. We’ve ordered some parts from the UK and will be installing a stand in beer engine in the meantime.
Long story short – hand-pumped ESB should be available at the Royston again from Tuesday evening!
Holgate Tasting with the Brewer – Finest Drop Cellars 15 May
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Ian will be at Finest Drop Cellars in Elsternwick (326 Glen Huntly Road) on the evening of Friday 15 May with samples of our Pilsner, Mt Macedon Ale, ESB, and Temptress Chocolate Porter. Starts 5:30, Ian heads off for a late dinner at 8:30.
Finest Drop Cellars has one of the best selections of local craft beers and imports in Melbourne. Swing by, sample some beer, and grab a few to take home!
Holgate anniversary Nut Brown Ale available this Friday, 8 May
Monday, May 4th, 2009Our new Nut Brown Ale will be available starting Friday at select destinations! Cloudwine Cellars in South Melbourne should have it on the shelves – local courier services willing – and other venues to come on board soon.
To celebrate ten years of brewing great beers, we delved into Paul Holgate’s old homebrewing recipe book for a brown ale brewed in the style of the English classic, but with a twist – roasted macadamia nuts thrown in along with a blend of six different malts. The candied macadamia flavor comes across on the nose, especially when seved at a nice cellar temp of 10-12 degrees (the ambient temperature of my house at the moment!). We hopped it up with some Cascades, lending the beer a nice cleansing finish to the palate. At 5% ABV it remains an easy drinking ale for these cool autumn nights.
If you happen to be in Woodend on Friday night, we’re throwing a little birthday party with free tastings of the Nut Brown Ale, prizes, and more! The bash kicks off at 6:30 pm.
It you’re unable to make the trip, we are plotting a beer degustation dinner with the good people at Mrs. Parma’s with a range of Holgate beers on offer, including the Nut Brown Ale on tap!
What’s Happening at the Brewhouse
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009Such lovely weather! Perfect for a weekend trip to Woodend…
1st Saturday Brew Day, 4 April: We’ll be whipping up some Big Reg from 11:30 to 7. Free brewery tour at 2pm.
Friday Night Live Music: Great live music every Friday night and 3d Sunday afternoons. Check out the updated gig guide on our website.
Easter Sunday (April 12th) & Mothers Day (May 10th): Book early to avoid disappointment! A la carte restaurant menu and specials on offer.
Woodend Winter Arts Festival June 6th & 7th: The Woodend Winter Arts Festival has become one of Australia’s premier chamber music, literary and visual arts festivals. The festival promises to be a delight for the senses and an experience to come back for year after year. Don’t forget that accommodation sells out quickly, so please book your accommodation needs for June as soon as possible. Check out the program at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
Holgate at Purvis, 1st of April (no foolin’)
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009We’ll be tasting a range of our beers – including the Temptress (but only if you get there early) – at Purvis Cellars in Surrey Hills as part of their Craft Beer Festival.
Purvis Cellars is one of the best beer retailers in the Melbourne area and well worth a visit. If you already live in the area, then you’ve probably already availed yourself of their fantastic range of local craft and imported beers.
Purvis Beer Festival
April 1. 6pm – 8.30pm. $10 per head for 10 tasting tokens. Focus on Australian Craft Breweries. Bookings 03 9888 6644.